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1872 River House by Olivia

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Elegance by the Douro River

Overlooking the serene Douro River, this beautifully decorated boutique hotel offers easy access to Porto's main attractions. Enjoy port wine, nightly beer, and a sumptuous breakfast with made-to-order eggs and fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Room, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Charm Room with City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Charm Room with City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 133, Porto, 4050-080

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clerigos Tower - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 1 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café do Cais - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terreiro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wine Quay Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬2 min walk

About this property

1872 River House by Olivia

Upscale bed & breakfast near Porto Historic Center
Close to Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral, 1872 River House by Olivia has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1872
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 38 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 17264/AL

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

1872 River House B&B Porto
1872 River House B&B
1872 River House Porto
1872 River House
1872 River House
1872 River House by Olivia Porto
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is 1872 River House by Olivia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does 1872 River House by Olivia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 38 per vehicle applies.

Where is 1872 River House by Olivia located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Duoro River and Ribeira Square. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Ribeira Station is 7 minutes.

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